Chris has been successful in securing over £100,000 in additional benefit income for Colne residents in the last year.

The Benefit Cap - how we can help

The reduced Benefit Cap for working age claimants was phased in by local authorities in Essex in November 2016.

Our Income Management Team has been preparing for months for the roll out, enabling the 71 Colne residents affected so far, to adjust and continue to pay their rent on time.

Others have been referred to our welfare specialist Chris James for extra support.

There cap restricts the amount of benefit a working age household can receive. Any household receiving more than the capped amount will have their Housing Benefit reduced to bring them within the limit.